Photocopies of original logbooks for Unity High School (and its predecessors, the Coptic School for Girls and the CMS Khartoum Girls' School) for the period 1902-1991, copied from originals still held in the school. The books cover every aspect of the administration and development of the school, the appointment and resignation of its staff, numbers of pupils, subjects taught and examination results, holidays, changes to school buildings and visits from distinguished guests. They also reflect extra-curricular activities and associations with other schools and the wider community in Khartoum and include references to political issues and the impact of independence and civil war on the school.

1902-1942
First logbook: The school was originally opened as the Coptic School for Girls before changing its name to the Church Missionary Society's Girls School in 1903. The very earliest entries were written retrospectively; thereafter entries are written in a number of different hands. Entries cover the foundation of the school, with a description of its physical set-up (SAD.906/5/1); visits from a number of distinguished guests and the laying of the foundation stone for the CMS School for Girls by Bishop Morley, Archdeacon of Egypt (SAD.906/5/3); opening of school by Bishop Blyth, Bishop in Jerusalem (SAD.906/5/4); inspections by Gordon College Inspectors (SAD.906/5/8-9); resignation of the first headmistress Miss Bewley on the occasion of her marriage (SAD.906/5/9v); racial analysis of pupils (906/5/14-15); death of the Governor-General, Sir Lee Stack and mutiny of Sudanese troops (SAD.906/5/22); protest from Greek parents who wanted their daughters to be taught in English (SAD.906/5/24); formation of an Old Girls' Association (SAD.906/5/28v-29); the issue of teaching Christian scriptures to Muslim pupils (SAD.906/5/30v); the closure of the CMS Girls School in 1928 and opening of the Unity High School in 1929 under Miss H.M. Wilson as Principal (SAD.906/5/32-33); closure of Khartoum schools owing to a meningitis outbreak (SAD.906/5/37); extract from a report on the school by Miss Warburton (SAD.906/5/49v); arrival of the new headmistress, Miss de Peyer (SAD.906/5/50v-52); Coronation Day, 1937 (SAD.906/5/58); appeal for funds for rebuilding the school (SAD.906/5/67)

1942-1949
Second logbook (part 1). Entries cover the general administration of the school, as above, and more specifically visitors to the school and visiting lecturers; construction of the Gwynne Building (SAD.906/6/20,28); changes to the school year (SAD.906/6/21,23); application for recognition by the Board of Education (SAD.906/6/24); issues of staff pay (SAD.906/6/24-25,88); new Government Education Relief Plan (SAD.906/6/27); award of annual British Council grant (SAD.906/6/29); admission of girls to courses at Gordon College (SAD.906/6/36-37); departure of Miss de Peyer and appointment of new headmistress, Miss Junor (SAD.906/6/50-51,57); students watching and participating in political demonstrations (SAD.906/6/67); staff dispute resulting in the resignation of three teachers, the formation of a Girls' Council and the removal of the Principal and one teacher (SAD.906/6/80-83); appointment of Miss Brassington as Principal (SAD.906/6/88); celebrations for 21st birthday of the school (SAD.906/6/102)

1950-1959
Second logbook (part 2), following on from SAD.906/6/1-105 above. General entries as above, but also references to the division of the school into houses (SAD.906/7/12); total eclipse of the sun (SAD.906/7/35); marriage of Miss Brassington to A.F. Day (SAD.906/7/39); crash of the Hermes aircraft into the sea off Sicily with 3 members of staff on board (SAD.906/7/40); arrival of new Principal, Miss Kilvert (SAD.906/7/42); girls proselytising in school (906/7/49,55-56); financial problems at the school (SAD.906/7/61); closure of school on occasion of opening of parliament and declaration of a state of emergency (SAD.906/7/81-82); resignation of Miss Kilvert (SAD.906/7/83-84); appointment of Mrs Crowther as Principal, Oct 1956 (SAD.906/7/101); girls participating in anti-British demonstrations and disturbances at school (SAD.906/7/102-103); teaching Islam to Muslim girls (SAD.906/7/104,117,133,136), memorial service for Bishop Gwynne (SAD.906/7/114)

1960-1972
Second logbook (part 3), following on from SAD.906/7/1-141 above. General entries as above, but also references to arrangement of suitable religious education for Catholic and Islamic pupils (SAD.906/8/11,38,44); independence day parade (SAD.906/8/13); retirement of Mrs Crowther (SAD.906/8/20); arrival of new Principal, Miss Tweed (SAD.906/8/39); accusations in press of race discrimination in school (SAD.906/8/49); closure of schools due to riots (SAD.906/8/49-50); visit of Queen Elizabeth (SAD.906/8/53); press complaint about school fees and acceptance of married pupils (SAD.906/8/64); arrival, and departure, of Miss Bell, the new Principal (SAD.906/8/64,68); arrival of Miss Hepplestone, the new Principal (SAD.906/8/73); student and teacher strikes (SAD.906/8/80-82,129); changes to the School Leaving Certificate (SAD.906/8/105-106,108-110); departure of Miss Hepplestone (SAD.906/8/120); May Revolution celebrations and impact on school, 1970 (SAD.906/8/120-121); school participation in the national festival of education (SAD.906/8/125); enforced closure in Jul 1971 due to security reasons (SAD.906/8/127); appointment of Miss Clague as Principal, 1972 (SAD.906/8/128); list of principals, 1928-1972 (SAD.906/8/134)

1972-1991
Third logbook, following on from SAD.906/8/1-134 above and covering a period in which the school was particularly affected by the continuing deterioration in the political situation. General entries as above, but including also references to a visit from Princess Anne (SAD.906/9/3v); start of evening classes (SAD.906/9/7); appointment of new Principal in 1980, Mr Partington (SAD.906/9/26v); closure of the school due to local disturbances and attacks against the school (SAD.906/9/55-56); demonstration in favour of Islamic law (SAD.906/9/73v); change of government, 1985 (SAD.906/9/79v); the introduction of a boys' section (SAD.906/9/82-84 and ff.); court case brought by a teacher claiming wrongful dismissal (SAD.906/9/85-86); review of staff salaries (SAD.906/9/92v,94v); dispute with the Ministry of Education (SAD.906/9/100-101,106); floods at the school (SAD.906/9/108-109); political demonstration outside the school (SAD.906/9/111); dispute arising out of an increase in school fees (SAD.906/9/116-129); opening of the new building for the boys' school (SAD.906/9/119); arrival of the new Principal, Mr B. Foakes, and his subsequent arrest and resignation (SAD.906/9/127v-129)